↑ Unemployment We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says — how job seekers can stand out - The job market flatlined in 2025. The first half of this year is expected to bring more of the same, economists said.Gen Z just isn’t seen as ‘work-ready’ – here’s why a million young brits are unemployed - "You've got a lot of young people who missed out on years of in person education, work experience, work readiness," a charity impact chief told CNBC Make It. U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident - The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.U.S. payrolls rose 50,000 in December, less than expected; unemployment rate at 4.4% - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise by 73,000 in December as the unemployment rate moved lower to 4.5%.The December jobs report is due out Friday. Here's what it is expected to show - Nonfarm payrolls likely rose by 73,000 last month while the unemployment rate edged lower to 4.5%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.Layoff pace in December hit lowest level since mid-2024, Challenger says - Planned job cuts totaled 35,553 for the month, a 50% slide from November and an 8% decrease from the same period a year ago.US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market is weakening. U.S. applications for jobless claims for the week ending Dec. 20 felWhite House Dismisses Rise in Unemployment - The Trump administration looked to recast elements of a dour jobs report Thursday as a sign of strength.Fed official forecasts bold path for interest rates, GDP in 2026 - Let’s ponder for a moment what might happen to interest rates in 2026. The past 12 months have been quite an economic ride: Historic in some respects, hyberbolic in others. New York Fed President John C. Williams thinks the next 12 will proPayrolls rose by 64,000 in November, more than expected, delayed jobs numbers show - Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 45,000 in November as the unemployment rate rose to 4.5%.